Hillside Elementary School vs Tillicum Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary School
JBLM Lewis Main · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
567 students
Tillicum Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary School JBLM Lewis Main, Washington | Tillicum Elementary School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 1,154 | #1016 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24748 of 50,301 | #36881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 567 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | JBLM Lewis Main | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 32.6).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Hillside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 79.8%).
- •Tillicum Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •Hillside Elementary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 272.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillside Elementary School better than Tillicum Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary School ranks higher (50.6 vs 32.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hillside Elementary School and Tillicum Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between JBLM Lewis Main and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary School: 567. Tillicum Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary School and Tillicum Elementary School rank in Washington?
Hillside Elementary School is 720th of 1,154 and Tillicum Elementary School is 1016th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).